Rob15 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 *sigh* The UK government reaches a new low Link to post Share on other sites
lionel Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 *fruitcage* great, now i have something else to hurt me. Link to post Share on other sites
Night_raven Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Ah, ... well you see, this is politics at it's best, .. making *beep* laws up, and then complain when the prisons are full. Link to post Share on other sites
oikoik Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 this government, like all governments is ######s. blair, as far as im concerned, has been a blight on this country. but sod it, so have all them before, and so they will all be after. this country is *fruitcage*ed Link to post Share on other sites
5thElement Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 lmao, when i was younger, if you had a bell on your bike you were "gay" lol What a total joke...im honestly finding it hard to believe thats real.. Any idea what paper its from? Link to post Share on other sites
oikoik Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 we're arl dooomed! Link to post Share on other sites
The Chef Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 *sigh* is this what we are truly destined for?? well, they can sure as well shove that bell where it doesnt go ding! I shall not be adorning the moose bars of my two wheeled steed with some mini klaxon. I still think the Mk1 'OI!!! Feckin' move!!' works much faster. Link to post Share on other sites
GuzziHero Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Huh? And my motorbike passes MOT with no speedo, no side light, no mirrors and a horn that sounds like someone shagging a goose? Very odd. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Any idea what paper its from? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Daily mail.... It was also in another paper too. Link to post Share on other sites
5thElement Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I just googled this, and it's been law for the past 2 years by the looks of it. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3667513.stm edit: Unless this law in 2004 just meant they had to be sold with bells (but you could legally remove them afterwards and now you cant? im not totally sure) Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixkskg Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 When I first saw this I though you accidentally posted it in Off-Topic, and it was meant for Humor and Jokes. Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix360mute Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 wtf Link to post Share on other sites
toyboy Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 5th element's right, it's been law for a couple of years that all complete bikes have to be sold with bells (Yes, even that shiny new santa cruz at the bike shop), but the latest law is that bikes have to have bells fitted at all times when on the road. Of course, it's already illegal to ride on the pavement, so quite why you need a bell is beyond me. Unless of course they had the clever idea of making new unenforcable laws, rather than enforcing the old unenforcable ones....nahhhh that's just silly... Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Jackass Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Thats a tad daft. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 edit: Unless this law in 2004 just meant they had to be sold with bells (but you could legally remove them afterwards and now you cant? im not totally sure) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Only have to be sold with them. Infact, the current law is all road worthy bikes must be sold with reflectors and a bell, which is a pita because i spend hours at work trying to fit these things >_> Of course, it's already illegal to ride on the pavement, so quite why you need a bell is beyond me. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That law was changed a while actually iirc Link to post Share on other sites
williamhorton Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Well, you may have to have a bell, but that doesn't mean iit has to be working. I have a bell on my bike (not that that's special), but the ding flick thing (whatever you call it) has broken off, so when I need to sound my bell I have to get my keys out of my pocket and whack it. Not great for those quick reaction situations... Link to post Share on other sites
oikoik Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 agh! we're arlreedy doooomed!! my bell end is all purple and shiney! do i get fined $2,500 for causing glinting from my shininess? yu know. it might. cause crashes. i neeed sleep Link to post Share on other sites
GuzziHero Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Of course, it's already illegal to ride on the pavement, so quite why you need a bell is beyond me. Unless of course they had the clever idea of making new unenforcable laws, rather than enforcing the old unenforcable ones....nahhhh that's just silly... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Licence plates are next. Followed by compulsory hi-vis vests, helmets and handlebar mounted airbags. S'troo Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Policeman: Excuse me sir, but where is your compulsory bell on your bicycle? Person: Why, its inside my seat post officer Link to post Share on other sites
lionel Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Yeah, like i need a bell for riding skateparks... I'm not using one ever end of. Link to post Share on other sites
pillow_pwnage Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Switzerland ho! Link to post Share on other sites
GuzziHero Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hypothetical... PC: "Do you have a bell on that, Sir?" Me: *Pads crotch* "I have a 'bell' right here. Yours appears to be just underneath your helmet..." Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hypothetical... PC: "Do you have a bell on that, Sir?" Me: *Pads crotch* "I have a 'bell' right here. Yours appears to be just underneath your helmet..." <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to post Share on other sites
lionel Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 It's probably more harm having a bell then any good... Link to post Share on other sites
DazJW Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 How long until a law banning bike bells because they disturb the peace? Link to post Share on other sites
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